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2018 BMW X6 Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

7 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 19V823000
Report Date: November 18, 2019

CHILD SEAT

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

~32,760 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 19V823000
Report Date: November 18, 2019

CHILD SEAT

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification began January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

~32,760 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 18V614000
Report Date: September 12, 2018

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles. The wheel bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

The improperly tightened wheel bolts may loosen and break, affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten all of the wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

~33 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 18V614000
Report Date: September 12, 2018

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles. The wheel bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

The improperly tightened wheel bolts may loosen and break, affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten all of the wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

~33 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 18V439000
Report Date: June 28, 2018

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

~43 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 17V727000
Report Date: November 17, 2017

SUSPENSION

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

~33 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 17V727000
Report Date: November 17, 2017

SUSPENSION

Defect Description:

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

~33 vehicles impacted

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